Welcome to Drawn to Animation

Your introduction to animation— discover beginner-friendly tools, encouraging conversations, and tips for bringing stories to life.

Why We’re Drawn to Animation

Animation has a way of pulling you in. It’s magic in motion—and it doesn’t take a degree or fancy tools to get started. At Drawn to Animation, we believe animation should be approachable, playful, and full of heart. Whether you’re a total beginner or just curious, you’re welcome here.

You don’t have to be great to start—you just have to be drawn to it.

Getting Started

Basic guides and tips to begin your animation journey

Tools & Resources

Recommended animation software, apps, and learning tools

Creative Motivation

Support for battling creative blocks and staying inspired

Popular Articles

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Tools & Software

5 Free Animation Tools Every Beginner Animator Should Try

Want to start animating without expensive software? In this post, we break down 5 free…

Alt text: A split illustration shows two scenes. On the left, a woman writes math equations on a chalkboard while a man observes in a classroom setting. On the right, the same woman studies alone at a desk under a lamp at night, with a large full moon and trees in the background. A winding path connects the classroom to the nighttime study scene, symbolizing a journey of learning and personal growth.

Learning Resources & Courses

Why Learning Animation on Your Own Might Be Exactly What You Need

In Part 1 of this series, we explored the advantages of taking animation courses—from structured…

Alt text: A colorful illustration shows a winding road with cartoon characters walking along it, representing a journey of learning animation. On the left, there are black-and-white sketches of a robot character, while on the right, the same character is fully colored and animated. The text in the center reads, "Why Animation Courses Can Fast-Track Your Skills." The background features creative elements like character outlines and digital drawing tools.

Learning Resources & Courses

Why Taking Animation Courses Can Fast-Track Your Skills (and Confidence)

When you first dive into the world of animation, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. There…

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Latest Posts

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Drawing & Character Design

How to Start Drawing Characters (Even If You’re Not ‘Good’ at Drawing Yet)

Think you can’t draw characters? Think again. In this post, you’ll learn simple techniques to…

Alt text: A blue background displays illustrated computer screens and animation tool icons arranged around the text "5 Free Animation Tools Every Beginner Should Know About." Various digital drawing and editing tools, such as styluses and software windows, are shown, representing animation software for beginners.

Tools & Software

5 Free Animation Tools Every Beginner Animator Should Try

Want to start animating without expensive software? In this post, we break down 5 free…

Alt text: A split illustration shows two scenes. On the left, a woman writes math equations on a chalkboard while a man observes in a classroom setting. On the right, the same woman studies alone at a desk under a lamp at night, with a large full moon and trees in the background. A winding path connects the classroom to the nighttime study scene, symbolizing a journey of learning and personal growth.

Learning Resources & Courses

Why Learning Animation on Your Own Might Be Exactly What You Need

In Part 1 of this series, we explored the advantages of taking animation courses—from structured…

Alt text: A colorful illustration shows a winding road with cartoon characters walking along it, representing a journey of learning animation. On the left, there are black-and-white sketches of a robot character, while on the right, the same character is fully colored and animated. The text in the center reads, "Why Animation Courses Can Fast-Track Your Skills." The background features creative elements like character outlines and digital drawing tools.

Learning Resources & Courses

Why Taking Animation Courses Can Fast-Track Your Skills (and Confidence)

When you first dive into the world of animation, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. There…

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Creative Tips & Practice Ideas

Animate Your Name: A Simple Project to Build Confidence and Creativity

When I first opened an animation app, I didn’t know where to start. Characters felt…

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Drawing & Character Design

Why Drawing Shapes First Helps You Animate Better

Every great drawing starts with something simple—a circle, a square, a triangle. But when you’re…